Desolate World: Starting with Novel - Chapter 14
Chapter 14: Trap
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Right as Wang Shuo entered this place, the girl suddenly spoke. “Human, do you wish to die or to live?”
“Again?” Wang Shuo smiled. “Beauty, my brain is a little slow. Can you explain it more clearly?”
The purple-clothes catgirl frowned slightly. “That big dog should have told you about the race transformation, right?”
Wang Shuo pretended to be confused. “What race transformation? I don’t understand what you’re talking about.
“Is the big dog you’re referring to those kobolds? Those guys were too weak, and they all died before I even used my strength.
“But their leader seemed to have something to say before he died. Is it this matter?”
“He didn’t have time to say it?” The purple-clothed catgirl’s face was full of suspicion. She sized up Wang Shuo and then slowly nodded. “You are indeed quite strong to be able to come here unscathed.”
Wang Shuo’s expression became impatient. “What are you trying to say?”
Seeing that Wang Shuo didn’t seem to be faking it, the purple-clothed catgirl hesitated momentarily before continuing, “Human, you have great strength, but you have already reached your limit. You are definitely not my opponent.”
While speaking, she glanced at the tattered corner of Wang Shuo’s clothes.
Wang Shuo’s heart sank, but then he smiled calmly. “How can I know if I don’t even try?”
The purple-clothed catgirl was expressionless. “I’m not trying to scare you. You barely managed to defeat five level two catgirls, but I can defeat ten of them without a hitch.
“I’m only saying this because I think you’re a talent. It would be a shame for you to die here.”
“Oh, beauty, are you saying you plan to surrender to me? That’s too kind of you…” Wang Shuo looked embarrassed.
“You humans are really frivolous.” A look of disgust flashed across the purple-clothed catgirl’s eyes, and her tone instantly became colder. As if this was part of a routine, the catgirl continued, “I have a quota for transforming someone into a catperson. As long as you choose to join our catpeople race, I will not only let you pass my level but also teach you my people’s Inheritance Skill.
“If you refuse, I will kill you without hesitation.”
Wang Shuo retracted his smile and calmly replied, “If you want me to join your race, you will have to show some skills, right?
“As you said, I’m confident in my own strength, so races of average strength don’t interest me.”
When the purple-clothed catgirl saw Wang Shuo instantly transform into a different person, suspicions flashed across her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. “Are you really not afraid that I will kill you?”
Wang Shuo had an innocuous smile on his face. “Of course I’m afraid. That’s why I plan to battle you with my fists and feet. If you can convince me, I’ll agree to your conditions.”
The purple-clothed catgirl beamed with delight. “You said it yourself!”
“A gentleman never goes back on his word!” Wang Shuo’s expression remained calm, but thoughts ran through his mind rapidly.
From the other party’s expression, he finally confirmed his guess. The hidden plot he had triggered was most likely the game’s arrangements.
The hidden plot wasn’t as simple as it seemed on the surface.
When the kobold leader first attempted to recruit him, he thought it was simply a special reward for high combat strength players.
But in retrospect, it was clearly a trap.
For instance, if he had transformed into a kobold, he would have undoubtedly passed this level in absolute safety.
At the same time, he would have obtained the Common Basic Staff Technique and Bloodline Body Tempering Technique.
With the kobold bloodline, these two skills would have significantly increased his strength in a short period.
He would have been able to pass this level without much effort and still receive great rewards as well. This was like a pie falling from the sky compared to the precarious days earlier.
Wang Shuo had no doubt that in a life-or-death situation, most players would choose this pie without hesitation, even if they knew that there would be a price to pay.
But once he had made his choice, he wouldn’t be able to face the catgirls in such a friendly manner.
While Wang Shuo didn’t know the strength of this catgirl, the few ordinary catgirls he had met previously were hard to deal with.
Looking at the three high-level green-clothed catgirls and one purple-clothed catgirl who was obviously the big boss, he felt his chances of winning were slim.
When the time came, the outcome he would face would most likely be a merciless and ruthless death.
It was apparent that the hidden plot of this race transformation could be a protective talisman to the players or one that hastened their deaths.
Whether it served as protection or death depended entirely on the player.
“Damn it. These game designers are really bastards. They’re simply out to kill us!” Wang Shuo cursed after realizing this.
Currently, he had two choices in front of him. First, he could transform into a catman, increase his strength, and pass this level safely.
With his experience with the kobolds, if he chose this, he might face a similar situation again in the next round.
If his strength was insufficient as a catman, then there would be no return.
The second choice was to kill these catgirls to receive rewards to increase his strength.
But this would be too difficult given his current level of strength.
At this moment, the purple-clothed catgirl twirled the two scimitars in her hands and slid them into the buckles on her waist.
She instructed the three green-clothed catgirls, “Don’t interfere in my battle.”
The three catgirls ‘meowed’ in acknowledgment before squatting on the stone pillars.
“Are you ready?” The purple-clothed catgirl jumped down from the stone pillar and landed on the flat ground. “Don’t say that I’m bullying you. This place is enough for you to unleash your strength.
“As long as you cause me any harm during the battle, I will consider it your win.
“If that happens, I will give you three days to increase your strength before coming back for a re-match.”
Wang Shuo gave her a thumbs up in admiration. “Miss, you are very generous. I won’t stand on ceremony then.”
He put away the Green Dragon Staff and charged forward without another word.
Although Wang Shuo’s movements were unattractive, they were swift.
His long legs were like rolling wheels as they covered two meters with every step he took. In the blink of an eye, he closed in on the catgirl and mercilessly punched her beautiful face.
The purple-clothed catgirl’s expression was calm. She turned her body slightly and dodged his fist by a hair’s breadth, with no intention of retaliating.
Wang Shuo’s expression remained unchanged. He bent his arm and aimed his elbow at her face for another attack.
This move was not exquisite, but it was fast.
Wang Shuo had a Physique of 3.5, so even the purple-clothed catgirl, who has astonishing agility, didn’t dare to be careless.
She finally made a move. Her slender palm that seemed as light as a willow leaf felt like a steel block upon contact.
Wang Shuo felt as if four steel stakes were stabbing his arm and subconsciously retracted his arm.
In merely two simple moves, Wang Shuo had suffered multiple setbacks in succession.
But in his heart, he was happy instead of shocked.
From this short exchange, he had already sensed that the purple-clothed catgirl’s Physique was similar to his own, maybe even slightly weaker.
But her application of strength was more exquisite than his.
He was certain that if these four catgirls had surrounded him at first, his chances of survival would be less than 10%.
But now…
